Word: spirits
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...exercises? It is true that the official invitation from the promoters of the intercollegiate section of the parade suggests that each delegation be distinguished in the line of march by "college colors, flags, trophies, or other unique designs characteristic of Harvard life," thus manifesting "the truly patriotic and national spirit which animates the school," but it was to have been hoped that no delegation of Harvard men could conceive that they were doing anything but misrepresenting Harvard by competing with other colleges in a demonstration of that sort. Why should not the Harvard delegation enter the parade simply as Harvard...
...work of the University team as a whole was characterized by lack of spirit. Sard at point was ineffective and weak in the defense. Newhall at coverpoint played hard and did some effective body checking, but often failed to stop the puck by trying to cover too many men. Wilder and Pell at right and left ends neglected to follow back, and were weak in both passing and shooting. Callaway and Townsend, though quicker at following back, were inaccurate in their shooting. The stick work of all the forwards was poor and none seemed able to keep possession...
...together and were accurate in advancing the puck, their general play was poor. In following back they were often very listless. The defense was never strong, though in checking the opposing forwards, the men were somewhat more effective than in recent practices. At intervals the Freshmen played with considerable spirit, and they succeeded in scoring one goal in the first few seconds of play. On the offense the forwards kept together fairly well and several of the men followed back quickly...
...able commander action is necessary as well as thought, together with a spirit of boldness and audacity which dares to hazard on its own ability the lives of a nation, and to brave misrepresentation and obloquy. Furthermore, the leader should possess sympathies so democratic, that, while above his followers, he may yet understand them and be one of them. True leaders are not cynics, but men who can aid and evoke in others bidden powers and hidden good...
...given the state committees the option of changing it, as has been done in this case by the Massachusetts committee. The reason given for the change is that in the opinion of the committee for this state the rule which it has adopted is more in accordance with the spirit of Cecil Rhodes' will. This decision does not, of course, affect any state except Massachusetts...